The IT attacks on Mythri Movie Makers have come to an end, but the gossip surrounding them hasn't stopped.
Rumors continue to spread, with claims that large amounts of NRI funds ranging from 200 crores to 500 crores to 700 crores have been received.
However, most of these rumors are likely baseless. Rs 700 crores is not a small amount, and so far, the investments made in Mythri's films are significant but not more than two hundred crores.
Pushpa's film alone would require around four to five hundred crores to complete, but fortunately, sufficient financial funding is available.
There is another rumor that a Bollywood director was given 150 crores, but it is unlikely to be true. Why would such a large amount be given to a director? It might be more believable if it were given to a hero, but even then, it seems unlikely.
However, two strong rumors are circulating. One of them involves WhatsApp chats that the producers have saved from deletion. Apparently, many names in the industry, from Senior Top Hero to Pan India Top Hero, are mentioned in those chats.
There is not much that can be done by holding onto this information and going to those heroes. It remains unclear what actions will be taken based on this information.
Another rumor is that an Excel sheet was found on the Mythri owners' mobile phone. Apparently, it contains detailed financial data related to various transactions.
People in the industry are questioning why such sensitive information was kept in an Excel sheet on a phone and suggesting that they should be more careful, particularly given the scrutiny of the IT department.
IT officials seem to have downloaded all data from phones and computers and will analyze it to estimate the amount of tax evasion.
There will likely be many notices, replies, and appeals in the coming days as the investigation continues. Until then, rumors about these IT attacks will likely continue to circulate.